Bowl For Kids’ Sake is Around the Corner
Posted on March 13, 2015 by Ching under Things to Do.
I recently put a new sign in sheet by my door to help raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kid’s Sake. I was hopeful that I’d have several donations by now but I’ve actually had fewer visitors lately. I’m really bummed.
Big Brothers Big Sisters is a cause that is close to my heart so it would really mean a lot to me if you guys help me support them through our generous donations.
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I Have the Most Awesome Coworkers
Posted on March 10, 2015 by Ching under Hobbies, Projects, Things to Do.
I have the most awesome coworkers who have taught me a lot, including make up and crafts. Here are some pictures from our outing at Backstage Makeup Studio.
Besides learning about make up, I also learned to crochet. Thanks to Jodi and Krystee’s lunch time lesson a couple of weeks ago.
Crocheting is actually helping my bowling. I’ve bowled a 500 series twice since I learned how to crochet. I consider it cross-training.
Here’s a picture of my 200 game last Wednesday. I hope I can repeat it tomorrow. It’s the cleanest game I have bowled in a long time.
My newly acquired skill allowed me to create this beautiful scarf for grandma.
I foresee handcrafted Christmas presents for everyone this year!
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We Didn’t Let the Snow Scare Us
Posted on March 9, 2015 by Ching under Things to Do.
Remember that weekend we had an Arctic blast? Yeah. We we didn’t let that scare us at all. My little sister, Brian, and I met up with Faith and her kids, and Peter and Eleanor and Ella for brunch and roller skating.
I got some Groupons for Roller City a while ago and Faith and I have been trying to get together to take the kids skating. This was the only weekend that worked out. The weather was a bummer but the upside was that the skating rink wasn’t as crowded as it would be on a typical Saturday.
I don’t know how to skate very well. Actually, I don’t even know how to skate on my own. Brian has to help me. Everyone else knew how to skate. Ella’s still learning but she had a trainer-thing. They only have those for little kids, unfortunately, so I had to rely on Brian as my human-trainer-thing the entire time. I still had fun though.
If you’ve never been roller skating or if it’s been a while, you should definitely check it out. Everyone had a blast! Including me!
The Groupons for Roller City is only available on the web site until March 12 so hurry before the offer runs out. If the link doesn’t take you straight there, just type Roller City in the search field. The Groupon is good for 90 days from the date of purchase so you don’t have to use it this week. We can use it later. We plan on going back so maybe we’ll see you there. Let us know in the comments and we’ll meet up!
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The Avett Brothers
Posted on March 1, 2015 by Ching under Life.
I missed the Avett Brothers the last time they were in town. I was determined not to miss them again. Brian and I braved the cold Thursday night to watch them perform at Intrust Bank Arena. They’re not normally Brian’s cup of tea but he went with me anyway. I have the best husband ever!
I posted some video clips from the concert on our Facebook page. The videos don’t do the show justice, though. You really should have been there.
I found a video of the Avett Brothers at Austin City Limits on YouTube but it has been since taken down. This NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert is the next best thing. Enjoy!
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Change is Hard
Posted on March 1, 2015 by Ching under Life.
I’ve worn the same bowling shoes for a almost twenty years. I love these Dexter bowling shoes because they’re specifically made for right-handed bowlers. The left shoe has a leather/microfiber bottom for sliding. The right shoe has a rubber sole for traction.
Here’s a picture of the soles of my old bowling shoes.
They look pretty rough because I haven’t exactly taken the care of them. Plus, what do you expect after two decades? I’m surprised that they don’t look much worse.
Anyway, when we were at the YMCA bowl-a-thon at Northrock Lanes a few weeks ago they quit sliding on me. It’s super uncomfortable when you end up coming to an abrupt stop rather than sliding to the foul line. I’ve been pretty careless with my shoes and I figured that I probably stepped on food or a puddle of something. I tried everything but couldn’t fix the soles so I would start sliding again. Finally, I put some baby power on the soles of my sliding shoe. That was the only way I could get it to slide. However, after looking at the worn out soles, I figured it was probably time to buy a new pair of bowling shoes. I would have ordered the exact same shoes but they quit making them years ago. I had to settle for a generic pair that has leather/microfiber on both feet so it can be used by both right and left-handed bowlers.
I ended getting another pair of Dexters (Dexter Women’s Groove II Bowling Shoes
The first time I wore the new pair, I complained the entire time. Brian was like, “You just have to break them in. I’m sure you had to do the same to the old pair when you first got them.” I told him that the old pair felt great the very first time I wore them. They didn’t require breaking in. Maybe that’s true. But maybe Brian is right, and I just don’t remember breaking the old pair in. After all, that happened almost twenty years ago.
Change is hard. I never would have bought a new pair of bowling shoes if I didn’t have to, and I wanted to immediately go back to the old pair even though they were clearly worn out and should be retired. I’m really glad I gave the new shoes a chance though. It took a few weeks and several games to break them in. They’re just now getting to the point that they feel comfortable. Right now I don’t think they’ll ever feel as comfortable as the old pair but only time will tell.
Last week I bowled a 199 — just shy of a 200 game — with my new bowling shoes on. While they may not feel the same as my old bowling shoes, I have a feeling they’ll be even better. Sometimes you just have to give things a chance.
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